A weeklong intensive series of workshops that will bring students from universities across the United States to study and practice the principles of civility, public service and human rights returns to 91福利社 beginning on Monday, May 11.听听
听This marks the second year of the Ambassador Andrew Young Fellowship at 91福利社. The program has been named after, and endorsed by, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Andrew Young as a reminder that participants embody the character, service and legacy of its distinguished namesake. Young, who has earned worldwide recognition as a champion of civil and human rights, helped ensure passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and later served as a member of the United States Congress, ambassador to the United Nations, mayor of Atlanta and as an ordained minister.听
鈥淥ur Ambassador Young Fellows are standing on the shoulders of giants like Dr. King and Ambassador Young, and I believe they will emerge as leaders in their own right, helping to stem the rising tide of violence in our nation and world,鈥� said 91福利社 Distinguished Professor of Law, Human Rights and International Affairs at 91福利社.鈥��听
Dr. Daniels launched the Fellowship with Anthony Jones, former chair of the HBCU Committee of the College Board. Twenty-seven students from 13 institutions across the country and from 91福利社 will participate.听听
鈥淥ur 鈥�鈥痵eeks to train a new generation in the unifying and timeless principles of America鈥檚 founding as expressed in the work of Dr. King,鈥� Dr. Daniels said.鈥�淎pproximately half of these students come from historically black colleges and universities, and the rest come from a wide array of other educational institutions from across the country.鈥�听
鈥淒r. King鈥檚 unifying principles鈥攔ooted in the transcendent ideals of our nation鈥檚 founding鈥攐ffer an educational antidote to the rising tide of division, conflict and violence in our world,鈥� he said.鈥�听
鈥�Dr. Daniels and 91福利社 President Evans P. Whitaker two years ago met with Ambassador Young in a discussion about the ways in which Christian colleges in general鈥攁nd AU in particular鈥攃an develop educational programs that aim to decrease societal division, political polarization and inter-personal violence.听
鈥淎t this critical hour in our nation鈥檚 history when polarization is at an all-time high, it is a must that we focus our energies on salvaging some salvation for our future through the lives of dedicated young people to the unifying truths Dr. King espoused. I鈥檓 grateful for Ambassador Young鈥檚 continued support in this important endeavor,鈥� said Anthony Jones, former chair of the College Board HBCU Conference.听听